Ginger - Organic EO


Details

  • Botanical Name: Zingiber officinale Roscoe
  • Origin: Sri Lanka or India (see COA for lot specific origin)
  • Process: Steam Distilled Essential Oil
  • Plant Part: Rhizomes
  • Cultivation: Certified Organic (USDA, NOP)
  • Use: Aromatherapy / Natural Perfumery. Always dilute.
  • Note: Middle Note
  • Aroma Family: Spicy
  • Aroma: Warm, fresh, somewhat pungent, with a sweet, spicy-woody, tenacious undertone.
  • Contraindications: None known



Product Name SKU Price Qty
  1. Ginger - Organic Sample (1 ml) 380-3
    $2.00
  2. Ginger - Organic 15 ml (1/2 oz) * 380-016
    $13.50
  3. Ginger - Organic 30 ml (1 oz) 380-030
    $23.50
  4. Ginger - Organic 2 oz 380-9
    $41.00
  5. Ginger - Organic 4 oz 380-10
    $73.50
  6. Ginger - Organic 8 oz 380-11
    $129.75
  7. Ginger - Organic 16 oz 380-12
    $231.75
  8. Ginger - Organic 1 kg 380-25
    $503.00
  9. For larger sizes or quantities please contact us for pricing and availability.         
* Size includes orifice (drop) reducer

Overview

Organic Ginger Essential Oil

Our organic Ginger essential oil has a warm, fresh, somewhat pungent aroma with a sweet, spicy-woody, tenacious undertone. This oil is a superb choice for personal care, cosmetic and skin care applications, where the milder, distilled (essential) oils of Ginger are recommended, rather than the more pungent and very concentrated Ginger CO2 extracts.1 Approximately 1 kilo of essential oil is obtained from about 150 kilos of dried rhizomes.2

Zingiber officinale is native to the tropical coastal locales of India and is cultivated in most tropical and subtropical regions: Jamaica, southwest India, Indochina, Sri Lanka (formerly Ceylon), West Africa, south China, south Japan, and Central America, with smaller crops grown in Madagascar, Zanzibar, Indonesia, northwest Australia, Haiti, Dominican Republic, Cuba, and other areas of the West Indies.3 The historical usage of Ginger is geographically and culturally vast and it is considered one of the oldest and most important aromatic plants.4 Ginger was highly esteemed by the ancient Greeks and Romans who obtained it from Arabian traders via the Red Sea.5

Despite its long and storied history, Ginger Root essential oil has only more recently been included as a must-have in the collections of aromatherapists, natural perfumers and massage therapists alike. Many find it useful in massage formulas, both before and after exercise, and in chest and foot rubs. Inhaling the invigorating aroma of Ginger is an elevating experience for the senses that is enjoyed in many ways across cultures – and particularly while traveling between them. It has been reported by ethnobotanists that women in Senegal and Fouta-Djalon weave the rhizomes of Ginger into belts with the aim of engaging the dormant senses of their husbands.6 We love it in perfumery or diffuser blends to bring an ambiance of warmth and intimacy.

For information regarding the attributes of Ginger essential oil, please see:

  • L’Aromathérapie Exactement, Pierre Franchomme and Dr. Daniel Pénoël, 1990, p. 406.
  • Aromatherapy Workbook (revised edition), Marcel Lavabre, 1997, pp. 79-80, 138.
  • Contemporary French Aromatherapy, Dominique Baudoux, 2020, pp. 254-7.
  • Essential Oils – A Handbook for Aromatherapy Practice, Jennifer Peace Rhind, 2012, pp. 230-1.

For information regarding the use of Ginger essential oil in perfumery, please see:

    • Perfume and Flavor Materials of Natural Origin, Steffen Arctander, 1960, p. 276.


Aromatic Profile: Warm, fresh, somewhat pungent, with a sweet, spicy-woody, tenacious undertone.


Appearance: Light yellow, transparent, mobile liquid.


Use: Aromatherapy, Natural perfumery.


Blending Suggestions: Essential Oils, Absolutes and CO2 extracts are highly concentrated. For safety reasons, they must be diluted before use – this is standard protocol for aromatherapy and perfumery purposes. For how much to dilute, please see Dilution Solutions. This product is soluble in both fixed (carrier) oils and 190 proof alcohol; not soluble in water. For guidance on how to incorporate this product into the carrier of your choice, please see our FAQs section.

Should be used very sparingly due to its intense aroma strength.


Blends Well With: Anise (Star), Balsam of Peru, Bergamot and other Citrus oils, Black Pepper, Boronia, Caraway, Cardamom, Cedarwood, Cinnamon, Cistus, Clary Sage, Clove, Cocoa, Coffee, Coriander, Cypress, Elemi, Eucalyptus, Frankincense, Galbanum, Labdanum, Lemon, Lime, Liquidambar (Styrax), Mandarin, Mimosa, Myrtle, Neroli, Nutmeg, Orange, Patchouli, Rose, Rosemary, Sandalwood, Spearmint, Turmeric, Vanilla, Verbena, Vetiver, Ylang Ylang, Yuzu. "Used in perfumery to introduce warmth and certain nuances of spicy sweetness which are often wanted in heavy Oriental bases and in a few floral fragrances."7


Safety Considerations: None known.8 Dilute before using. A patch test should be performed before use for those with sensitive skin.


1 Bowles, E. Joy. The Chemistry of Aromatherapeutic Oils, 3rd ed., 2003, pp. 168-9.

2 Naturals Compendium, International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc., 2009,
p. 62.

3 Arctander, Steffen. Perfume and Flavor Materials of Natural Origin, 1960, p. 276.

4 Gildemeister, Eduard and Friedrich Hoffmann. Die Ätherischen Öle [The Volatile Oils], 3rd ed., Vol. I, 1956, p. 119.

5 Guenther, Ernest. The Essential Oils, Vol. V, 1952, pp. 106-7.

6 Valnet, M.D., Jean. The Practice of Aromatherapy, 1990, pp. 135-6.

7 Arctander, Steffen. Perfume and Flavor Materials of Natural Origin, 1960, p. 278.

8 Tisserand, Robert and Rodney Young. Essential Oil Safety, 2nd ed., 2014, p. 295.


The FDA has not evaluated the statements on this website. No claims are made by Eden Botanicals as to the medicinal value of any products from Eden Botanicals. The information presented here is for educating our customers about the traditional uses of essential oils and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. You are responsible for understanding the safe application of these products. If you have any questions, please call or email us for further information.

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Customer Reviews for Ginger - Organic EO

Fresh and Zingy Review by
Rating
5
To my nose, smells identical to freshly grated ginger. As per the "blends well with" suggestion, I tried just a hint of it (very potent!) with Organic Hawaiian Sandalwood and Organic Vanilla CO2, and was immediately transported to a heavenly memory of the islands, even without a floral note. So happy!
(Posted on 5/25/2020)
Pretty woody Review by
Rating
2
I was excited at first but when I got it I was very dismayed because the aroma is not at all sweet. It was very woodsy and really only smelt like uncut ginger straight from the ground
(Posted on 5/22/2017)
Wonderful! Review by
Rating
5
Crisp, clean, citrus scent - just like freshly grated ginger. Not woody at all, like ginger root.
(Posted on 1/4/2013)